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fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago

Fresh proposals for panel of judges to reconsider cases of every IPP prisoner

Edward Garnier KC, a former solicitor general under the Conservative government, has proposed the formation of a specialist panel to review the cases of each prisoner still serving an abolished Imprisonment for Public Protection (IPP) jail term. He told The Independent too many IPP prisoners are now victims of state action or lack of it as he urged the government to fix this broken system.
UK politics
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Domestic violence victims at risk under bill aimed at easing prison overcrowding, watchdog warns

The sentencing bill would allow most recalled domestic abuse perpetrators to be re-released after 56 days, creating significant risks to victims' safety.
UK politics
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

Justice secretary to get power to veto sentencing guidance

The justice secretary and the lady chief justice will have veto power over Sentencing Council guidelines and must approve its annual business plan.
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